Pesto Penne Pasta Dish: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and savory dish that combines the flavors of pesto with turkey bacon for a unique twist on traditional pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crisp, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pesto sauce, turkey bacon, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together and serve with grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for additional flavor.
- Make sure to adjust the amount of pesto based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pesto Penne Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Dish, Easy Recipe